Software Engineer, AI SDK

Vercel Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

Mentorship & events

Flexible time off

WFH budget

Job summary

Vercel is seeking a senior contributor for the AI SDK Team to develop and enhance its TypeScript toolkit for AI-native products and agents. You will collaborate with a distributed team to build a best-in-class SDK enabling millions of developers to create AI-powered apps.

Role includes design, implementation, testing, and close collaboration with product, design, and infra teams. Remote-friendly with in-office anchors for SF/NY/London/Berlin candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with modern frontend development tools.
• Experience contributing to or participating in open source projects.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative team work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implementation, and maintenance of the AI SDK for AI-native products and agents.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code with thorough testing.
• Collaborate with product, design, and infrastructure teams to deliver results.
• Engage with open-source communities and drive community contributions.
• Gather feedback from developers to drive continuous improvements in the SDK.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Frontend tools

Open source

Communication

Job description

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

About the Role:

As a member of the AI SDK Team, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing our TypeScript toolkit for building AI-native products and agents. You will collaborate closely with a remote and distributed team of talented engineers to create a best-in-class SDK that enables millions of developers worldwide to build AI-powered applications.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you’re located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the AI SDK, ensuring it meets high-performance standards and integrates seamlessly with our deployment platform.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure the reliability and stability of the SDK.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and infrastructure experts, to address challenges and deliver exceptional results.
• Engage with the open-source community, participate in discussions, and contribute to related projects, aligning with Vercel’s commitment to giving back to the developer community.
• Actively gather feedback from developers and users, and use it to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the AI SDK.

About You:

• You have at least 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with modern frontend development tools
• Experience contributing to or participating in open source projects
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000-$294,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don’t necessarily check every box on the job description.

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